What we’re about
Startup Founder 101 brings together aspiring and experienced tech entrepreneurs to discuss, meet, and collaborate to build great new startups, and to push the local startup ecosystem forward.\
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This group hosts numerous free events throughout the year where you can learn the best practices of starting a company from people who have been there and done that. You’ll have the opportunity to meet local founders and investors, exchange ideas with experts, get feedback on your idea, participate in startup workshops, and more.\
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Typical startup event topics include:\
• Coming up with a strong startup idea\
• Startup legal basics\
• How to pitch your startup\
• Starting a company without quitting your day job\
• How to raise funding for your startup\
• And much more!\
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Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Corporate Innovation in Action: How to Overcome RoadblocksLink visible for attendees
Corporate innovation is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. In this insightful fireside chat, we'll explore why innovation is both crucial and challenging for large organizations, and how leaders can begin building future-ready, growth-oriented strategies. You'll gain practical advice on creating a culture of innovation, avoiding common pitfalls, and forming meaningful partnerships with startups to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Ingeborg Gasser-Kriss, Innovation Partner, and Advisory Board Member at FoodTech companies. Ingeborg brings decades of experience guiding large organizations through complex innovation and transformation challenges. She specializes in aligning corporate strategy with emerging trends and customer needs.
- Sandy Gomez, Innovation Partner & Founder at Arca Análisis Económico. Sandy combines private sector expertise from Henkel, KPMG, and Diageo with deep experience in international development through roles at the Founder Institute, IESA, and IDB Lab. She helps LATAM corporations align innovation strategies with business goals and impact standards, making her a trusted partner for running effective acceleration programs.
❯ Hosted by:
- Misha de Sterke, Innovation Partner, and Founder & CEO of 10X Growth. Misha is a leading voice in corporate innovation and the creator of the 10X Growth Framework. He’s helped global giants like Nestlé and Unilever develop repeatable innovation strategies to drive growth at scale.
❯ What You’ll Learn:
- Why innovation is essential for long-term competitiveness
- How to align innovation with business goals and customer insight
- Common pitfalls to avoid (“wicked patterns”)
- Frameworks for internal culture change and startup engagement
- How to invest smartly with strategies like “Buy, Build, Hold”
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18818 to receive the link to join us live!
